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AP08 SCO

2009 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,372 mi
Last recorded17,372 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Picanto41,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SCO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 17,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 16,047 miles

Axle corroded

Both rear wheels corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and nearside front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 15,774 miles

Both rear wheels corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 15,772 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear wheels corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 15,295 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 14,737 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 14,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 14,355 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 13,897 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 13,895 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

eng sump corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 13,497 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,808 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 12,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 12,087 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 10,826 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 8,962 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 8,951 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 6,824 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AP08 SCO is a 2009 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 41,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP08 SCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP08 SCO registered?

AP08 SCO is a 2009 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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